Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- B1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS
- Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearings for looseness.
- Are the fasteners and bearings OK?
Yes: GO to B2.
No: TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN for the procedure.
- B2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out STEERING LINKAGE TEST .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
Yes: Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION for the procedure, to diagnose suspension components.
No: INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE for the procedure.